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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tropical Cyclone Advice
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre

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TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 50
Issued at 02:45 AM WST on Tuesday 24 March 2026

Headline:
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle may lead to heavy rain across the north Kimberley this morning before moving off the west Kimberley coast and redeveloping by early Wednesday morning.

Areas Affected:
Warning zone: Beagle Bay to Kuri Bay.

Watch zone: Cape Preston to Wallal Downs, including Karratha and Port Hedland.

Cancelled zone: None.

Details of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle 34U at 2:00 am AWST:
Intensity: Tropical Low, sustained winds near the centre of 55 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 85 kilometres per hour.
Location: within 55 kilometres of 15.3 degrees South 125.9 degrees East, estimated to be 150 kilometres east of Kuri Bay and 490 kilometres northeast of Broome.
Movement: west southwest at 22 kilometres per hour.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle is moving across the north Kimberley. A Severe Weather Warning is current in this area for heavy rainfall and damaging winds.
The system will move offshore from the northwest Kimberley coast during the morning. Gales may develop to the north of the system and impact exposed coastal areas of the northwest Kimberley coast west of Kuri Bay, extending to Beagle Bay by the evening.
From Wednesday, the system will continue moving to the west southwest, roughly parallel to the Pilbara coast. There is a High chance that it redevelops into a tropical cyclone by early Wednesday, and it is forecast to reach severe (category 3) intensity by Wednesday evening. While the system is likely to be over waters to the north of the Pilbara during Wednesday, gales may develop along the Pilbara coast.
Longer term the system is expected to take a more southerly track and may impact western parts of WA, however there is significant uncertainty as to which parts will be impacted.

Hazards:
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING may occur across parts of the north Kimberley this morning.
GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 90 km/h may develop along the coast between Kuri Bay and Beagle Bay during the day. Gales in this area are expected to then ease by Wednesday morning, as the system moves further away from the west Kimberley coast.
GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 100 km/h may develop along the coast between Wallal Downs and Port Hedland from Wednesday afternoon, especially if the system takes a track further south. Gales may extend further west to Cape Preston (including Karratha) Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

Recommended Action:
DFES advises:
Ensure you know what to do in a cyclone. For the latest DFES community alerts and warnings visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au or download the Emergency WA app.

Cyclone advices and DFES Alerts are available by dialling 13 DFES (13 3337)

A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia

Issued at 01:01 AM WST on Tuesday 24 March 2026
for the period until midnight WST Wednesday 25 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 24 March
Gale Warning for the following areas:
North Kimberley Coast and West Kimberley Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara Coast West, Ningaloo Coast, Gascoyne Coast, Geraldton Coast, Lancelin Coast, Perth Coast and Bunbury Geographe Coast

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 25 March
Storm Force Wind Warning for the following areas:
West Kimberley Coast and Pilbara Coast East
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Pilbara Coast West
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Ningaloo Coast, Gascoyne Coast, Geraldton Coast, Lancelin Coast, Perth Coast, Bunbury Geographe Coast and Leeuwin Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 7:01 am WST Tuesday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Kimberley district.

Issued at 10:58 pm Monday, 23 March 2026.

Damaging winds and heavy rainfall possible near Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle over the northern Kimberley tonight and early Tuesday.

Weather Situation
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has made landfall over the north Kimberley coast between Kalumburu and Wyndham. The system will continue moving west-southwest as a deep tropical low before crossing the northwest Kimberley coast during Tuesday morning. Associated areas of heavy rainfall and strong winds are possible near the system centre.

Warnings for Monday 23 March

DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Kimberley
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible in the warning area.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible in the warning area. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 80 and 110 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 140 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals of 100 to 140 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 200 mm possible.
The system crosses the northwest Kimberley coast on Tuesday morning with severe weather over the warning area expected to ease.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle continues to move towards the west-southwest in the short term, it is forecast to re-intensify over warm waters off the northwest coast and a Tropical Cyclone Advice is current for this system for parts of the Kimberley and Pilbara Coasts. A Flood Watch is also current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Kalumburu, Mitchell Plateau and Troughton Island.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams.
* Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows.
* Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
* Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
* Assess your home, car and property for damage.
* If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AWST Tuesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Kimberley district.

Issued at 10:58 pm Monday, 23 March 2026.

Damaging winds and heavy rainfall possible near Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle over the northern Kimberley tonight and early Tuesday.

Weather Situation
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has made landfall over the north Kimberley coast between Kalumburu and Wyndham. The system will continue moving west-southwest as a deep tropical low before crossing the northwest Kimberley coast during Tuesday morning. Associated areas of heavy rainfall and strong winds are possible near the system centre.

Warnings for Monday 23 March

DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Kimberley
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible in the warning area.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible in the warning area. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 80 and 110 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 140 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals of 100 to 140 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 200 mm possible.
The system crosses the northwest Kimberley coast on Tuesday morning with severe weather over the warning area expected to ease.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle continues to move towards the west-southwest in the short term, it is forecast to re-intensify over warm waters off the northwest coast and a Tropical Cyclone Advice is current for this system for parts of the Kimberley and Pilbara Coasts. A Flood Watch is also current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Kalumburu, Mitchell Plateau and Troughton Island.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams.
* Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows.
* Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
* Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
* Assess your home, car and property for damage.
* If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AWST Tuesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.